Free dental screening at senior center slated

Friday

Apr 18, 2014 at 2:57 PMApr 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM

A free dental screening clinic for senior citizens will be held in Attleboro on Saturday, May 17.

ATTLEBORO — A free dental screening clinic for senior citizens will be held in Attleboro on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rev. Larsen Senior Center, 25 South Main St. To schedule your free appointment at the screening, call the Attleboro Council on Aging at 774-203-1906. Appointments are open to any older adult, age 60 or over, from any town.

At the free screening clinic, participants will receive a dental screening exam and have the opportunity to discuss the findings with the dentist in the clinic’s relaxed, friendly setting. Dentists from our area, including Dr. Donald Pierce, have volunteered to examine patients for problems with their teeth, gums, and dentures. Participants will also be screened for oral cancers and have the opportunity to receive free denture cleaning and labeling, provided by students from the Massasoit Community College’s Dental Assisting program, under the supervision of their faculty.

A nutritionist from Bristol Elder Services will be available to discuss the role of nutrition in oral health and will give advice on food choices to those experiencing chewing problems, dry mouth, medication interactions, and other concerns.

Students from Mount Ida College dental hygiene program will be on hand to offer tips and answer questions about good oral hygiene. Students from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s dental assisting program will also be on hand to assist participants. All students are under the supervision of their teachers as they participate in the screening clinic.